Head of Security - Investment Platform

Michael Page; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 1.668.056.000 - 2.502.086.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform provider in Indonesia seeks an experienced cybersecurity leader to develop and execute security strategies impacting millions of users. This role requires a strong background in managing security teams, cloud security (AWS/GCP), and experience in risk management and incident response. The company offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to lead mission-critical initiatives in a fast-growing fintech environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Fast-growing fintech environment

Leadership of critical initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 5 years in leadership roles.
• Hands-on experience in cloud security with AWS/GCP.
• Proven experience in incident response leadership with after-hours support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based security strategy.
• Ensure compliance by embedding security requirements into business processes.
• Lead and grow the security team through hiring and training.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Risk management

Incident response

Cloud security

Security monitoring technologies

Education

Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

AWS

GCP

Job description

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Strategic leadership role

About Our Client

Our Client is a leading Investment Platform with millions of active users in Indonesia.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based security strategy, including policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure compliance by embedding security requirements into business processes and projects.
• Define risk appetite and reporting frameworks, conduct regular assessments and audits, and provide leadership with visibility into risk posture.
• Oversee security budgeting, vendor selection, and control assurance.
• Lead and grow the security team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Manage deployment and operations of key security technologies (SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, vulnerability management).
• Implement and lead incident response processes, investigations, and post-incident remediation.
• Serve as cloud security subject matter expert, supporting secure architecture and infrastructure reviews.
• Build and enforce a Secure SDLC, ensuring secure coding practices and vulnerability management.
• Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies, implementing relevant controls and improvements.
• Deliver ongoing security training and awareness for technical and non-technical employees.

The Successful Applicant

Requirements

• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and industry best practices.
• Hands‑on experience in cloud security (AWS/GCP), including secure configuration reviews and infrastructure automation.
• Proven experience in incident response leadership, including after‑hours support.
• Skilled with SIEM, IDS/IPS, and security monitoring technologies.
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.) are highly preferred.

What's on Offer

Why Join?

• Be part of a fast‑growing fintech company driving innovation in financial services.
• Lead mission‑critical security initiatives impacting millions of users.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.